#10129
authentication_error
Authentication failed due to an expired API key. Please renew your API key to restore access.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The ExpiredKeyMapError or the error message indicating an expired API key in the Google Maps API can occur due to several reasons:
Key Expiration: The API key may have expired due to inactivity. If the account was created more than 30 days ago and has not been used since, the key can expire.
Recent Account Changes: If the account was created within the last 30 days but the password has been reset or the email address has been changed, the key can also expire.
System Recognition Delay: Sometimes, the system may not recognize a newly created API key immediately, leading to an expiration error if used too soon after creation.
These reasons indicate that the API key is no longer valid and needs to be updated or replaced.
Solution
To resolve the issue of an expired API key in the Google Maps API, you need to generate and use a new API key. Here are the steps to follow:
Generate a New API Key
Go to the Google Cloud Platform and select your project or create a new one.
Navigate to APIs & Services > Credentials.
Click on Create Credentials and select API key.
Name your key and click on the Create button.
Copy the new API key.
Update Your Application
Replace the old API key with the new one in your application code.
Ensure that the new key is correctly integrated into your scripts and configurations.
Enable Necessary APIs and Billing
Make sure the necessary Google Maps APIs (e.g., Maps JavaScript API, Geocoding API) are enabled for your project.
Verify that billing is enabled and linked to your project.
